It’s never too early, or too late, to learn about investing. Let’s review the basics, including how and where to set up an account in this investing for beginners guid
5 Reasons Your House is an Awful Investment
- February 2, 2023
- Tagged as: diversification, house hacking, investing, personal finance, S&P500, stock market
Most people overestimate the money they make by “investing” in a house. But the truth is, houses aren’t amazing investments. That being said, there are some ways you can maximize your returns as a homeowner.
The Pros and Cons of the FIRE Movement
- January 26, 2023
- Tagged as: 401k, atlanta, biking, craft beer, credit score, Dave Ramsey, emergency fund, Entrepreneurship, Fidelity, Financial Independence, investing, Life Hacking, M1, money, money podcast, parenting, personal finance, podcasts to listen to, retirement investing, roth ira, saving for retirement, saving money
The FIRE movement is a double edge sword. While there are definitely many benefits of financial independence, retiring early does have some downsides
What To Do When the Stock Market Crashes
- January 22, 2023
- Tagged as: index funds, recession, saving for retirement, stock market
It can be tempting to react impulsively during a stock market crash. But selling or making drastic portfolio changes in volatile times (and under duress) can screw up your investments even further.
Not everyone has access to a Health Savings Account (HSA). But for those that do, if used properly, they are retirement GOLD. It’s because of their triple tax advantage! HSAs get overlooked for a lot…
Saving vs. Investing: Differences and How to Choose
- January 12, 2023
- Tagged as: 401k, emergency fund, retirement investing, saving money
There are key differences between saving vs investing, and when you should prioritize one over the other.
One of the best ways to build wealth over time is to invest regularly. The thing is, starting at a young age can vastly improve the chances of future success. Investing, simply put, is using…
If you keep up with the news, chances are you’ve heard the murmurs of a looming recession. But before you run out of your house in your slippers and start screaming about the “end of…
You’ve probably heard the statistic that 90% of people lose money in the stock market. Crazy, right? For something that supposedly “always goes up over time”, how do so many people lose money investing in…
Traditional vs. Roth IRA: Which Is Better?
- November 29, 2022
- Tagged as: 401k, investing, IRA, personal finance, roth ira, saving for retirement
While you might already be investing in your employer’s retirement plan (like a 401k or something), contributing to an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) will provide you another outlet to save for your retirement while also…
